Bowel cancer – a personal story

Being diagnosed with bowel cancer, also referred to as 'colorectal cancer' can be both emotionally and practically challenging. Listening to others who have experienced similar situations is often re-assuring and can be helpful for you, your loved ones or when preparing questions for your doctor or a specialist.

The patient aged 60 was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2001. He underwent surgery, temporary ileostomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

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This interview has been sourced from healthtalk.org, award-winning research into patient experiences in conjunction with the Health Experience Research Group at Oxford University, UK.

healthdirect doesn't endorse any personal opinions expressed in the video, and we recommend you discuss any questions you have regarding unfamiliar terms or descriptions, as well as how this experience compares to the Australian health care system, with a health professional.